Breaking: Romain Grosjean Returns to INDYCAR with Dale Coyne Racing for 2026 Season; DCR Unveils Exciting Global Partnerships and Veteran Engineer Rejoins Team
In aுக்க bombing development, former Formula One driver Romain Grosjean is making a comeback to the NTT INDYCAR SERIES in 2026, signing with Dale Coyne Racing – the team where he made his successful series debut in 2021. Grosjean will pilot the No. 18 Honda for DCR, marking a return to familiar territory after stops at Andretti Global and Juncos Hollinger Racing. Not only is Grosjean bolstering DCR’s lineup, but the team has also announced a global partnership with financial brands OnlyBulls and Bitcoin MAX, with Grosjean serving as the first global brand ambassador for Bitcoin MAX. The 2026 INDYCAR season is filling up, with rookie Dennis Hauger joining Grosjean at DCR, and veteran engineer Bill Pappas returning to the organization. The Firestone Grand Prix of St. Petersburg, the season opener, is set for March 1.
Heads Up, INDYCAR Fans: Romain Grosjean Returns for 2026 Season with Dale Coyne Racing
DCR’s Dynamic Duo: Grosjean and Hauger Set to Light Up the 2026 Grid
The NTT INDYCAR SERIES just got a major boost with the announcement that former Formula One driver Romain Grosjean is returning to the series in 2026, signing with Dale Coyne Racing (DCR). Grosjean will take the wheel of the No. 18 Honda, marking a return to the team where he began his INDYCAR career with a bang in 2021.
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The new partnership for DCR coincides with the global launch of OnlyBulls, a next-generation finance super app, and Bitcoin MAX, a Swiss-based Bitcoin trust launching next month. Bitcoin MAX is structured to enable holders to spend the value of their crypto more easily and leverage bitcoins potential.
In other DCR news announced today, veteran engineer Bill Pappas (top photo, right) has returned to the organization. Pappas was instrumental in delivering Dale Coyne Racing’s first INDYCAR SERIES victory and first oval win with driver Justin Wilson, milestones that helped establish the team as a consistent competitor in the series.